Most People Have Never Seen These 10 Photos Taken During WWII In Georgia
Rare photos from WWII highlight Georgia's pivotal role in lifting its economy out of the Great Depression.
The Great Depression ran from 1929 through 1939, and World War II ran from 1939 through 1945. The southern states, (especially Georgia), were critical to the war during 1941 through 1945. Georgia gave 320,000 soldiers to the war and thousands of others found jobs related to the war industry. The war was pivotal to Georgia because it helped to lift Georgia's economy out of the slump that The Great Depression left it in and into mainstream American life. Here are just 10 photos taken during WWII that most people have never seen.
1. Two workers repairing a tractor at the FSA's warehouse depot in Atlanta, GA - May 1939
The Farm Security Administration (FSA) was just one of the New Deal programs created by FDR to deal with The Great Depression. This program greatly helped rural farmers in Georgia.
2. Mule Salesman in rural parts of Georgia - May 1939
An Atlanta mule warehouse sent this wagon which is part of a sales camp, that goes into rural parts of Georgia to sell mules to farmers.
3. Metal shelters and tents of Army men and construction workers in Columbus, Georgia - December 1940
Workers and army men were able to rent the metal shelters for $10 per month and a tent space for $2 per week. This particular property was the backyard of W.T. Mulls, had a grocery store and Fort Benning near by.
4. Construction worker that builds defense housing on Fort Benning, Chattahoochee, Georgia - December 1940
The war gave people like Mr. Luigi De Angelis pictured here a job building shelters for Army men.
5. BBQ joint near Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia - December 1940
A very interesting looking BBQ stand in 1940.
6. Fortune teller trailer near Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia - December 1940
This fortune teller's trailer is near where other Army soldiers live on the highway near Fort Benning.
7. Santa Claus and a cannon in the center of Columbus, Georgia - December 1940
8. Children of Army men playing in water in front of their new house in Columbus, Georgia - December 1940
9. Little shoeshine boy in Columbus, Georgia - December 1940
A shoeless boy shines shoes a year after the depression ends.
10. Soldiers talking on the corner in Columbus, Georgia - December 1940
A very interesting picture of the day in the life of soldiers during WWII.
What do you think of these amazing photos? Tell us in the comments below. Make sure to share these vintage photos with your friends and family.
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